Speakers include Dr Luca Guardabassi, co-chair of the WSAVA Therapeutics Guidelines Group.
The World Small Animal Veterinary Association's Therapeutic Guidelines Group (TGG) is to host a free webinar for vets on 'how to optimise your antibiotic use'.
Taking place during this year's World Antimicrobial Awareness Week (18-24 November), the webinar aims to support members in the effective and responsible use of antibiotics. Speakers include:
Dr Luca Guardabassi - TGG co-chair and professor of One Health AMR at the University of Copenhagen, Denmark - who will explore why some MRSP infections can be treated successfully with cephalexin.
Dr Anette Loeffler - associate professor of veterinary dermatology at the Royal Veterinary College - who will deliver a session entitled ‘Canine superficial pyoderma: Yes, topical antibacterial therapy can work on its own!’
Dr Lisbeth Rem Jessen - associate professor of companion animal internal medicine at the University of Copenhagen, Denmark - will discuss canine acute diarrhea and when antibiotic treatment is needed.
Dr Fergus Allerto - European veterinary specialist in small animal internal medicine, Willows Veterinary Centre - who will explore stewardship initiatives to engage the missing stakeholder (the pet owner).
The webinar takes place at 11.00 am UTC on Wednesday, 23 November, moderated by TGG member Dr Stephen Page, director of advanced veterinary therapeutics, Sydney, Australia.
For further information and to register your place, click here.
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